More than two dozen investigators scoured a dense, wooded area searching for Tia Bonta, 24, who has been missing for nearly three weeks. Investigators took photos and tested items for blood but ultimately turned up nothing.

At Bonta’s home, family members watched over her son, Kingston, who turns one on Tuesday. Her father, Kevin Bonta, said it’s not like his daughter not to call home.

“Something suspicious out there,” he said. “If anyone knows anything let us know because we’re baffled at this point.”

He is hopeful his daughter is still alive.

“I got a weight off my shoulder today,” he said, after an hours long search turned up nothing. “I was in cry mode earlier, off and on. Now, I can take a breath because she may still be out there and alive.”

Investigators received some type of tip about the woods on Cleburne Road, which is where law enforcement said Bonta was last dropped off by a person named "JD” on July 31. His relationship to Bonta is unclear. Investigators said he has been interviewed along with 10 of Bonta’s friends.

So far there is no person of interest in the case. Investigators are following all leads.

“I would say there’s a great deal of concern about her welfare,” said Watrel. “We just want to locate her.”

So does her father, who says he won’t stop looking.

“If you’re out there listening, I’m going to find you,” he said. “And if somebody’s got her, I’m going to find you too.”

Bonta was last seen on the east side of Orlando, possibly in the area of Dean Road and University Boulevard. She was last seen wearing a tank top, pants and white shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS. There is a $1,000 reward.